This essay will review the effects of pre and post massage on Delayed onset muscle soreness. The online databases that were used include Science direct, Google scholar, sports discus. The key words that were used in this review were pre-massage, post massage and delayed onset muscle soreness. There is a very limited amount of high quality studies indicating the effects of massage and the effects it may have on delayed onset muscle soreness. The aim of this review is to look at factors influencing the effectiveness of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness. Throughout the review the history of massage, what massage is and it benefits will be discussed according to current research. Delayed onset muscle soreness will also be explained and ways of combating it will be discussed. What is required within future research will also be highlighted.
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Massage therapy is one of the oldest forms of treatment in the world. It was first described in China within the second century B.C then Egypt and India. In 400 B.C Hippocrates describes medicine as ‘the art of rubbing’. Having disappeared from the American medical scene in the 1940’s it is now considered as an ‘alternative’ therapy (Field, 1998). The practise of massage continued as a folk medicine during the middle ages and was looked upon as separate to scientific and medical malieu, thus it fell out of association within the medical establishment (Frits, 2000). Johann Mezger reintroduced massage back into to scientific community presenting it as a medical treatment. Some of his terms are still in use (Slavo 1999). Massage therapy continues to grow in the scientific community. In the USA massage is one of the fastest growing alternative medical therapy. Between 1990 and 1997 t...
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Pain was significantly increased with flexion and extension. Sensation is decreased in the bilateral upper extremities. Strength is decreased in the bilateral upper extremities.
There are many aspects on the study and meaning of kinesiology. Some of these ways are; applied kinesiology, kinesiology medicine research, and specialized and energy kinesiology. The study kinesiology and massage therapy is believed to go hand and hand. Many will say that without the proper knowledge of kinesiology and muscle movements, you can not provide a patent with all that is needed for a proper massage. As we approach new years, many individuals are increasing their concern in health. With the healing arts increasing in popularity, individuals don’t understand the need for well-rounded therapist. Who are trained in the science of kinesiology, which includes the technique of massage to enable them to be proficient in their field.
Do not ignore pain, if these stretches or exercises cause pain anywhere (especially in your shoulder), consult your doctor or physical therapist.
Reduces tight and sore muscles – After you exercise, you usually feel the pain and soreness of your muscles the next day.
Touch is as essential to a healthy and happy life as eating right, getting proper sleep, and exercising. With the world growing more technological, the need for healthy human contact is more important than ever. Massage and body therapies are an age old healing refuge for us in this fast-paced, stressed-out world. The practice of massage therapy is rapidly growing in the United States. It has so much to offer and is becoming more widely accepted by doctors and the general public. Massage is touching another person by such movements as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping, and tapping. This type of therapy provides circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxation of muscles, relief from pain, restoration of metabolic balance, and many other benefits both physical and mental. There is much historical evidence to indicate that massage is one of the earliest remedies for pain relief and for the restoration of a healthy body. It is said to be the most natural and instinctive means of relieving pain and discomfort. Massage has proven to be an effective method for treating many conditions for thousands of years and it will continue to be used for thousands of years to come. Massage therapy is a great treatment for the body and soul.
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These days muscle pain and spasms have become the most common complaint of many working men and women. To avoid this pain most of them rely upon spa’s to lessen their pain. One of the main techniques used in the spa’s to reduce muscle pain is heat therapy. This nonpharmacological technique helps in reducing the muscle pain as it vasodilates the muscle causing the blood flow to increase at the site of inflammation or injury (Mohammadpour et al. 2014). Due to an increase in the blood supply, the oxygen levels also rise which reduces the amount of inflammatory facilitators and triggers heat shock proteins. With the latest rehabilitation benefits, heat therapy is being used for curing many problems because of its positive feedback.
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Ouch!! That maybe the sound of someone who has started a workout routine without properly stretching or because they just haven’t stretched at all and are in deep pain from just sitting around all-day. To become an elite athlete or even just a healthier person it is important that you do correct stretching techniques. Stretching is very important for the human body; stretching is a major part of people’s lives and they don’t even know it because they pay little attention to it. Stretching properly can make the lives of athletes and even nonathletic people a lot better. “Stretching should always be thought of as an exercise to be performed on a regular basis, scheduled at times other than directly before an exercise session, practice or game. Stretching can be performed after an exercise as part of your cool-down routine, or can be done at other times during the day that are unrelated to exercise or physical activity.”(Sherwood) The proper stretching tactics, it can help with your flexibility, your range of movement, and also the blood circulation.
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Creative new training methods, developed by coaches, athletes and sport scientists, are aimed to help improve the quality and quantity of athletic training ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1). However, these methods have encountered a consistent set of barriers including overtraining ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1). Due to these barriers, the need for physical and mental recovery in athletics brought an increasing attention in practice and in research ( Kellmann, 2010, p.1).
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According to Massage Today “Massage therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing, with references in medical texts nearly 4,000 years old”. I feel that the benefit of rubbing aching muscles and hurt limbs comes to us as naturally as breathing air. Among its many purposes and advantages, massage soothes achy muscles, helps heal injuries, strengthens baby’s muscles and relieves stress. To me, massage is not only a way to soothe the muscles and relieve the everyday stresses of society, massage is a way to connect with others through the common practice of touch. We have needed touch in our lives since the first seconds after our birth, so it’s not surprising that we would seek out touch in the form of massage.
...y is serious enough. Otherwise, one might have to decrease the amount of time they workout or how hard/how often they work out. The area that has been injured should have ice placed on it after the person works out or has physical therapy. Moreover, anti-inflammatory medicine is used. In order to prevent this type of energy, one should always warm up at the beginning and end of a workout. It is important to also use the right equipment (for example, using jogging shoes when one goes jogging). Exercise should not be increased more than 10 percent every week and the right technique should always be used during exercise. Conditioning is also crucial for prevention and it should occur 2-3 weeks prior to the workout. Also, if one feels pain, they should pay attention to it because it could be a sign of injury. One should also allow their injury time to heal completely.